Registration open for value-added forestry forum

27 August 2008

The Growing Forest Value: Opportunities in Northern Ontario will take place Oct. 15-16 at the Valhalla Inn in Thunder Bay.
“At this forum, participants will be able to look at ways of diversifying the sector which could result in new product lines and job growth,“ said Bill Mauro, MPP, Thunder Bay-
Atikokan.
The two-day forum will bring together key forest industry stakeholders with value-added producers and investors to explore opportunities and generate ideas.
Forum participants will hear entrepreneurs share their success stories and engage in valuable business-to-business networking opportunities. Industry leaders will lead nine breakout sessions in topics ranging from maximizing the value of the forest to marketing value-added products.
The $100 registration fee (GST included) includes all plenary sessions; a choice of three workshops; banquet dinner; two breakfasts; and, two lunches. Registration is
available online at www.growingforestvalue.com.
Contact Heather at 1-866-768-6682 or heather@nwoinnovation.ca to register.

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